Opinion: Is Kurmi Road APolitical Bait for Votes?

 

Kurmi Road has become a symbol of political deception, a tool skillfully used by politicians to manipulate voters at every election cycle. This road, which should serve as a vital link for economic and social activities, remains in a perpetual state of neglect. Yet, when elections approach, politicians suddenly remember it, making grand promises of rehabilitation and development.

 

For decades, Kurmi Road has been a recurring item in campaign speeches. Candidates, both old and new, vow to transform it into a model road, ensuring smooth transportation and economic prosperity. However, once elections are over, these promises evaporate like morning mist, leaving the road in its familiar state of disrepair. The cycle repeats itself, year after year, election after election. while the people continue to suffer.

 

This deception is not accidental; it is a calculated strategy. Politicians understand that bad roads create frustration, and frustration creates an opportunity for them to present themselves as saviors. They dangle the hope of development like a carrot before desperate voters, only to withdraw it once they secure their positions in office. Kurmi Road is not just a road. it is a metaphor for how politicians exploit the people's trust, using infrastructure as a weapon of political control.

 

The people of Kurmi must break this cycle. Voters must demand accountability, not empty promises. Instead of being swayed by campaign rhetoric, they should ask tough questions: Where is the budget for road repairs? Why does this promise remain unfulfilled after every election? The power lies with the people, and it is time to use it wisely.

 

Until citizens refuse to be deceived, Kurmi Road will continue to be a political bait, a tragic reminder of how politicians prioritize power over progress.

 

Mbave Joshua Garba is from Adobe village, Ashuku/Enemeward, Kurmi LGA.